Basil Smith: Leatherback Turtle in Sand

Artist: Basil Smith
1925 -
Nationality: British
Artwork Year: 1993
Image Size: 7 by 5.75 inches
Overall Size: 10 by 8.75 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Hot Press Illustration Board

The rare Leatherback Turtle is aptly named. Its shell is covered with a smooth sheet of black or brown skin instead of the usual horny shields that protect other turtles. The Leatherback's skin is very oily, which spares it from being coated with barnacles and seaweed -- a problem experienced by many other turtles. Its freedom from barnacles helps make this turtle a speedy swimmer.

This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover of the Dominica 25c Leatherback Turtle stamp issued May 26, 1993.

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